Within Galveston Island's three glistening glass pyramids
lies an IMAX 3-D Theatre, Special FX-4D Theatre and
RideFilm Theater. Wildlife is on display in the Rainforest,
Aquarium and Discovery pyramids. Outdoor fun includes a
paddle-boat ride on the bay and a manmade beach.
www.moodygardens.com
Miller Outdoor Theater might be one of the best reasons
to visit Houston. Open from March through November, the
venue hosts a range of performances including classical
music, ballet, dance, film, Shakespeare and more. The
theater, set inside Herman Park, also allows patrons to
BYOB, so pack a picnic and settle in for the show!
Walk on the wild side with more than 6,000 animal
residents. The 55- acre zoo fosters an appreciation for the
ecosystems of the natural world. Nearby, Hermann Park
Pavilion invites visitors to tour the park on a miniature
train or cruise on the duck pond in a pedal boat.
www.houstonzoo.org
Celebrate the spirit and elegance of thoroughbred
and quarter horses with live and simulcast racing.
Watch from a 200,000-square-foot grandstand, a
30,000-square-foot pavilion or one of several luxury
suites with trackside views. The park also hosts
concerts at the Showgrounds live music venue.
www.shrp.com
The battleground marks the spot where Texas won
its independence from Mexico. The park houses the
towering San Jacinto Monument and Museum, with
a 489-foot elevator ride to the top for a panoramic
view. www.sanjacinto-museum.org
While much of NASA's Johnson Space Center is off-
limits to civilians, guests can still get an in-depth
look at the nation's space program at Space Center
Houston. Discover how astronauts survive outside
Earth's orbit and experience the thrill of witnessing a
space shuttle launch in the Blast Off Theater.
www.spacecenter.org